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Hi everyone, it’s AJ again, one of the members of the Hoofstock Animal Care Team here at Zoo Atlanta! For today’s Keeper Stories,  I wanted to talk to you all about one of my favorite habitats at the Zoo, our mixed-species African Savanna habitat. This habitat is home to two giraffes, Calvin and Lennard; two … Continue reading "The ins and outs of mixed-species habitats"

Hey everyone, Kaileen here. I am a member of our Ambassador Animals Team and enrichment liaison for all of the animals who call the Outback Station area home. We take care of a few different species and personalities year-round in our department, from the goats and sheep to the Patagonian maras. All of them have … Continue reading "Enrichment: the spice of life"

Imagine an animal with me. It has claws and a long tail. It has a mane of hair around its face. Its vocalizations can be heard across long distances. It is territorial and social, living in family groups. It’s about the size of a squirrel. It is the golden lion tamarin (GLT).  Named for their … Continue reading "Treasures of the Atlantic Coastal Forest"

Learn how animals help seeds travel to new places. Take on the Seedling Sleuth Challenge and explore hands-on activities to help wildlife.

Zoo Atlanta Location and Map | Zoo Atlanta Parking | Bus Parking | Alternative Transportation Zoo Atlanta Location and Map Zoo Atlanta is located at 800 Cherokee Avenue SE, Atlanta GA 30315, near downtown Atlanta in historic Grant Park, in close proximity to other Atlanta landmarks like the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Park … Continue reading "Getting Here"

Today at the Zoo Thursday, July 24 9:00 am Grounds Open 10:00 am Games on the Savanna View on map 10:30 am Alligator Snapping Turtle Talk View on map 10:30 am Wonders of Wildlife View on map 11:00 am Fantastic Flights View on map 11:30 am Hooded Vulture Talk View on map 1:00 pm Conservation Station 1:15 pm Rollins Animal Health Center Tour Cost-based Activity - learn more View on map 2:00 pm Wild Encounter: Elephant Cost-based Activity - learn more View on map 3:00 pm Fantastic Flights View on map 3:30 pm Scientist Talk View on map 5:00 pm ... Continue reading Visit

Learn about the dart frogs in Scaly Slimy Spectacular.

A Bird Team member will give an informative talk about kori bustards, including information about their natural history, individual history and conservation.

Learn more about the elusive Chinese Mangshan viper (Protobothrops mangshanensis), from some of our animal care professionals.